How can the nursing assistant help a resident who has had a colostomy?

What will be an ideal response?


The nursing assistant can help keep the area clean and dry; perform routine stoma care, including the drainage and/or replacement of the appliance; assist the resident with irrigations, as ordered; and encourage the resident to eat foods that are helpful in controlling elimination.

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Standard paper size is:

A) 8" x 10". B) 4-1/8" x 9-1/2". C) 8-1/2" x 11". D) 8-1/2" x 14".

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Explain two of the factors that may influence your communication with other people

What will be an ideal response?

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Within the routine schedule, increasing the interval between doses in a series does not diminish the antibody response.

a. true b. false

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Which of the following is a function of the placenta?

A) Transfer of hormones B) Exchanges nutrients and wastes for the fetus C) Elimination of hormones D) Transport of fertilized egg

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